Ogmore: 1959 general election result
Labour won Ogmore at the 1959 general election with a majority of 23,265. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,26549.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%47,075 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,192
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,170 | 74.7% | −0.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,905 | 25.3% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,075 | |||
| Majority | 23,265 | 49.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ogmore at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,170 votes (74.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ogmore in 1959?
23,265 votes (49.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ogmore in 1959?
82.3% of the 57,192 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,075 votes).
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